A Hyper-V virtual switch is a software layer 2 switch inside the host that connects VMs' virtual network adapters to each other and, optionally, to the outside world. You create switches in Hyper-V Manager's Virtual Switch Manager or with New-VMSwitch. There are three types, and choosing the right one is a common exam question.
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